Use of computerized prenatal interviews for assessing high-risk behaviors among American Indians.
The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes among American Indians and to compare self-reported information collected under two computer interview conditions: an "anonymous" (N = 183) versus a "confidential" (N = 210) format. Results indicated that under 10% in both groups reported either use of cigarettes or other drugs of abuse, 16% reported risky drinking, 39% reported psychological distress, and 8% reported physical abuse during the current pregnancy. We concluded that confidential computer interviews were appropriate vehicles for obtaining risk information in this population.
Lapham
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Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA.
Henley
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Skipper
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D015206:Southwestern United States / Q000453:epidemiology